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The Department of Education is mired in dysfunction, and it’s only getting worse. Repayment help is delayed. Loan forgiveness is paused. Even getting questions answered can take months. What’s been your experience with the Department of Education?
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November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Department of Education is mired in dysfunction, and it’s only getting worse. Repayment help is delayed. Loan forgiveness is paused. Even getting questions answered can take months. What’s been your experience with the Department of Education?
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Asked about how limits on Grad Plus Loans will impact low-income students & students of color, TICAS' Michele Zampini said, “They have less generational wealth and parental income to draw on, & so they are facing higher out-of-pocket costs & in turn cover those costs through loans."
Trump’s new loan policy may end this future doctor’s dreams
A bill signed by President Donald Trump this summer ended the popular Grad PLUS loan program, which allowed graduate students to take out full loans for their studies.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Asked about how limits on Grad Plus Loans will impact low-income students & students of color, TICAS' Michele Zampini said, “They have less generational wealth and parental income to draw on, & so they are facing higher out-of-pocket costs & in turn cover those costs through loans."
1/2 We are excited to release the third edition of the TICAS State Policy Digest. This quarter's focus is on states’ key role in implementing Workforce Pell and major #HigherEd policy updates.
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
1/2 We are excited to release the third edition of the TICAS State Policy Digest. This quarter's focus is on states’ key role in implementing Workforce Pell and major #HigherEd policy updates.
The student loan system is stuck. So are the people in it. If that’s you, we want to hear your story.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The student loan system is stuck. So are the people in it. If that’s you, we want to hear your story.
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A new op-ed from TICAS’ Kirsten Keefe highlights why investing in disadvantaged college students will pay dividends. With the federal government retreating from its responsibilities, New York must find new ways to lead.
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Read the full piece here: buff.ly/KkN0VHX
November 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A new op-ed from TICAS’ Kirsten Keefe highlights why investing in disadvantaged college students will pay dividends. With the federal government retreating from its responsibilities, New York must find new ways to lead.
Read the full piece here: buff.ly/KkN0VHX
Read the full piece here: buff.ly/KkN0VHX
"The longer that students and other SNAP participants don’t receive their funds, this is just more days that students are going to have to make these difficult decisions." - TICAS' Deborah Martin via @the74.bsky.social. Read more here: buff.ly/Zb1vUH6
The Overlooked SNAP Recipients: 1.1 Million College Students
With benefits suspended, college students — especially those with children — have been distracted by a battle over food they never expected to fight.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"The longer that students and other SNAP participants don’t receive their funds, this is just more days that students are going to have to make these difficult decisions." - TICAS' Deborah Martin via @the74.bsky.social. Read more here: buff.ly/Zb1vUH6
Join our team! TICAS is seeking a leader to oversee our federal work and strengthen the coalition behind our policy priorities. This is a remote role, with a preference for candidates in the DC area: buff.ly/NzLqOhp
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Join our team! TICAS is seeking a leader to oversee our federal work and strengthen the coalition behind our policy priorities. This is a remote role, with a preference for candidates in the DC area: buff.ly/NzLqOhp
1/3 Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced its move to transfer responsibilities to other agencies, which will undermine education and create confusion for families, students, and schools. buff.ly/XExh9rb
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
1/3 Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced its move to transfer responsibilities to other agencies, which will undermine education and create confusion for families, students, and schools. buff.ly/XExh9rb
In honor of 20 years of TICAS, our staff shared their reflections on our mission and vision. Learn more about our anniversary: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In honor of 20 years of TICAS, our staff shared their reflections on our mission and vision. Learn more about our anniversary: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
The student loan system is stuck. So are the people in it. If that’s you, we want to hear your story. buff.ly/4sL2hg8
November 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The student loan system is stuck. So are the people in it. If that’s you, we want to hear your story. buff.ly/4sL2hg8
We’re hiring! TICAS is looking for someone to lead our federal efforts and build a broad coalition of support for our policy agenda. This is a remote role, with a preference for candidates in the DC area: buff.ly/NzLqOhp
November 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We’re hiring! TICAS is looking for someone to lead our federal efforts and build a broad coalition of support for our policy agenda. This is a remote role, with a preference for candidates in the DC area: buff.ly/NzLqOhp
#HigherEd basic needs advocates worry about the return of #SNAP benefits. TICAS’ Erika Roberson tells The 74 Million that receiving benefits will help students focus on their studies instead of their next meal. buff.ly/YOu327Z
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The 74 Media | 3,855 followers on LinkedIn. 74 million children. 74 million reasons to care about the American education system. The 74 Media is a 501(c)(3) non-partisan digital news organization dedicated...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#HigherEd basic needs advocates worry about the return of #SNAP benefits. TICAS’ Erika Roberson tells The 74 Million that receiving benefits will help students focus on their studies instead of their next meal. buff.ly/YOu327Z
An op-ed from TICAS’ Emmanuel Rodriguez and the HERE Lab’s Laura Hamilton highlights an overlooked group: students from low- or middle-income households with little or no family wealth. As fed cuts loom, supporting CA's dually disadvantaged is essential. buff.ly/qq25pvk
Opinion | California colleges must target financial aid to students who need it most, despite federal cuts
Federal cuts will produce new challenges for higher ed, but financial aid priority should go to those with little or no wealth and low incomes.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
An op-ed from TICAS’ Emmanuel Rodriguez and the HERE Lab’s Laura Hamilton highlights an overlooked group: students from low- or middle-income households with little or no family wealth. As fed cuts loom, supporting CA's dually disadvantaged is essential. buff.ly/qq25pvk
We are deeply grateful for our president, Sameer Gadkaree’s, leadership over the past four years. Sameer will be stepping down as President & CEO. Our Board will be conducting a nationwide search. Interested parties should contact: [email protected] buff.ly/O5HtJk0
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We are deeply grateful for our president, Sameer Gadkaree’s, leadership over the past four years. Sameer will be stepping down as President & CEO. Our Board will be conducting a nationwide search. Interested parties should contact: [email protected] buff.ly/O5HtJk0
Last week, the Dept of Ed concluded the 2nd RISE #NegReg, bringing together #HigherEd stakeholders to negotiate how to implement changes to student loan borrowing and repayment under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1).
Read our recap & analysis of the second work period here: buff.ly/gDe8T9L
Read our recap & analysis of the second work period here: buff.ly/gDe8T9L
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Last week, the Dept of Ed concluded the 2nd RISE #NegReg, bringing together #HigherEd stakeholders to negotiate how to implement changes to student loan borrowing and repayment under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1).
Read our recap & analysis of the second work period here: buff.ly/gDe8T9L
Read our recap & analysis of the second work period here: buff.ly/gDe8T9L
Our blog last week warned that new contractors “have been slow to process a growing backlog of TPD applications,” leaving some borrowers with “erroneous denials” and others “waiting months with no updates.” More from Forbes here: buff.ly/ZRlRQrW
Student Loans: What The End Of The Shutdown Means For Borrowers
The reopening of the federal government has big implications for student loans and loan forgiveness. Here's what borrowers should know.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Our blog last week warned that new contractors “have been slow to process a growing backlog of TPD applications,” leaving some borrowers with “erroneous denials” and others “waiting months with no updates.” More from Forbes here: buff.ly/ZRlRQrW
“We know that when students have these unmet basic needs such as food insecurity, they’re more likely to struggle academically, less likely to persist from semester to semester, and in some cases, may even drop out of college altogether.” - TICAS' Deborah Martin
With benefits suspended, college students — especially those with children — have been distracted by a battle over food they never expected to fight.
The overlooked SNAP recipients: 1.1 million college students
With benefits suspended, college students — especially those with children — have been distracted by a battle over food they never expected to fight.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“We know that when students have these unmet basic needs such as food insecurity, they’re more likely to struggle academically, less likely to persist from semester to semester, and in some cases, may even drop out of college altogether.” - TICAS' Deborah Martin
1/4 On Monday, the Department of Education (ED) announced it is restructuring the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). TICAS President Sameer Gadkaree responds:
November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
1/4 On Monday, the Department of Education (ED) announced it is restructuring the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). TICAS President Sameer Gadkaree responds:
1/3 On Monday the Dept of Ed announced restructuring changes to FIPSE to make room for other priorities of the Trump Admin. The Basic Needs Grant, which helps students with needs like food, housing, and transportation, will have no funding in FY25.
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
1/3 On Monday the Dept of Ed announced restructuring changes to FIPSE to make room for other priorities of the Trump Admin. The Basic Needs Grant, which helps students with needs like food, housing, and transportation, will have no funding in FY25.
Celebrating 20 years! We asked TICAS staff to reflect on our mission and vision and how these ideas show up in their work. Learn more about our 20th Anniversary here: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Celebrating 20 years! We asked TICAS staff to reflect on our mission and vision and how these ideas show up in their work. Learn more about our 20th Anniversary here: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
Policy shapes how people access college and what it takes to stay there. We want to hear from students and borrowers navigating that firsthand.https://buff.ly/4sL2hg8
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Policy shapes how people access college and what it takes to stay there. We want to hear from students and borrowers navigating that firsthand.https://buff.ly/4sL2hg8
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With the record-setting government shutdown dragging into its sixth week, more than 41 million people are still waiting on aid from the federal government’s largest anti-hunger program, also known as SNAP.
In a week without SNAP, Americans missed meals and skipped bills
For people on the margins of the nation’s economy, the federal food assistance program has become fundamental to their monthly survival.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
With the record-setting government shutdown dragging into its sixth week, more than 41 million people are still waiting on aid from the federal government’s largest anti-hunger program, also known as SNAP.
As part of our 20th anniversary, we asked TICAS staff what our mission and vision mean to them. Here’s what they shared. Learn more about our 20th anniversary: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
As part of our 20th anniversary, we asked TICAS staff what our mission and vision mean to them. Here’s what they shared. Learn more about our 20th anniversary: buff.ly/xdpDtMI
Our new analysis finds 137,000 CA community college students likely eligible for Pell Grants didn’t apply, leaving up to $534M unclaimed. Read more to explore who these students are and how policymakers can help ensure they access the aid for which they qualify. buff.ly/tz9ndnp
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our new analysis finds 137,000 CA community college students likely eligible for Pell Grants didn’t apply, leaving up to $534M unclaimed. Read more to explore who these students are and how policymakers can help ensure they access the aid for which they qualify. buff.ly/tz9ndnp
TICAS' Michele Zampini spoke with NewsBreak about how the Trump administration has explored selling parts of the federal student loan portfolio, warning that the move could weaken borrower protections and federal oversight. More here: buff.ly/aYLzqd0
Trump’s Student Loan Proposal Raises Red Flags - NewsBreak
The Trump administration has explored selling parts of the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio to private investors. Michele Zampini of the Instit
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November 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
TICAS' Michele Zampini spoke with NewsBreak about how the Trump administration has explored selling parts of the federal student loan portfolio, warning that the move could weaken borrower protections and federal oversight. More here: buff.ly/aYLzqd0